Wen Extends Support to Embattled Pakistan
The Chinese premier received a warm welcome in Pakistan. He is one of the few friends the country has left.
The Chinese premier received a warm welcome in Pakistan. He is one of the few friends the country has left.
As Premier Wen Jiabao visits Pakistan after India, it is not difficult to understand China’s intentions in South Asia.
A scandal involving India’s telecom minister shows the country needs to recruit a more accountable class of politicians.
Within half a century, history has come full circle and India is now the rising star among the Commonwealth nations.
Obama’s India trip may have been a diplomatic success but there’s more to international relations than diplomacy.
The president’s Asia trip is an excellent opportunity to reassert America’s image and leadership in that part of the world.
The president says increasing commerce between India and the United States is a “win win” for both.
President Obama has to alleviate uncertainty among India’s leadership about his commitment to greatening their role on the world stage.
Pakistan is rewarded for being a nuisance with billions in aid. Manasi Kakatkar-Kulkarni urges India to contest this injustice.
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Although the administration was initially welcomed in Delhi, its ambiguous commitment to Afghanistan and relations with China have caused concern.
China and India are competing for influence across the Indian Ocean, each building bases on small islets and atolls.
The United States should not insist on a resolution of India-Pakistan disputes rather allow India to conduct its own policy.
Although China is ahead of India, the latter can improve its relations with Africa through language and culture.